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Mercedes-Benz C

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,796 cc

V5 RUMMOT history

V5 RUM is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

V5 RUM red Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
97,091 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RUM was last recorded at 97,091 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,091 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,091 miles
  • 2025 – 92,722 miles
  • 2024 – 89,435 miles
  • 2023 – 85,415 miles
  • 2022 – 81,978 miles
  • 2021 – 78,399 miles
  • 2020 – 76,359 miles
  • 2019 – 72,412 miles
  • 2018 – 67,711 miles
  • 2017 – 62,055 miles
  • 2016 – 55,856 miles
  • 2015 – 48,293 miles
  • 2014 – 35,890 miles
  • 2013 – 23,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front brake pads wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 15 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    209939720799
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail97,091 miles (+4,369)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,091 miles
    Test number
    541762822872
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass92,722 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,722 miles
    Test number
    167698419618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,435 miles (+4,020)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    574538153072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,415 miles (+3,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,415 miles
    Test number
    420802387406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass81,978 miles (+3,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,978 miles
    Test number
    799674903374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass78,399 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    944225670438
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail78,397 miles (+2,038)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,397 miles
    Test number
    970939407907
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid ABS PUMP (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,359 miles (+3,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,359 miles
    Test number
    744694044040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass72,412 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    691047582046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,411 miles (+95)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    218931055439
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded entering plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on centre treads

  12. Fail72,316 miles (+4,605)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,316 miles
    Test number
    950986817807
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged/cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass67,711 miles (+5,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    326309744620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass62,055 miles (+6,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,055 miles
    Test number
    752668828273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass55,856 miles (+7,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,856 miles
    Test number
    453295900261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass48,293 miles (+12,403)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,293 miles
    Test number
    175546775166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,890 miles (+12,623)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    35,890 miles
    Test number
    318043394193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    23,267 miles
    Test number
    495646593115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RUM

Does V5 RUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RUM is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RUM?
The MOT on V5 RUM is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RUM done?
V5 RUM was recorded at 97,091 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,679 miles a year.
Has V5 RUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RUM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RUM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V5 RUM find?
V5 RUM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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